Category Archive for "Handrails"
Specification advice – do glass balustrades need a continuous handrail?
There is often confusion among homeowners and specification professionals as to whether there is a legal requirement for designing handrails into glass balustrades. Generally speaking, UK Building Regulations state that you don’t need a continuous handrail, even if the glass…
How Good Balustrades Can Increase the Value of Your Property
The UK housing market is incredibly difficult to navigate. When looking to sell a home, there are a number of essential property upgrades that are required to compete in the market. While the big projects, like changing your kitchen or…
5 Ways to Personalise the Handrails in Your Home
Having worked so hard to buy a home, you want it to be your own personal space that tells a story of your tastes and preferences. However, creating a unique space to call your own can be a lot harder…
How to Protect Your Outside Handrails from Weather Damage
The weather in the UK is notoriously unpredictable, especially in the harsh winter months. With barrages of rain, wind, and snow, combined with fluctuating temperatures, protecting your outside handrails can be an uphill struggle. Faced with the unpleasant weather of…
How to Dress up Your Balustrades Ready for Christmas
There is no better way to welcome in the Christmas season than to get started on decorating your home. As the first lights get strung up, and the ribbon makes its yearly appearance, the Christmas spirit is always very quick…
Choosing the Right Handrails for Your Business Premises
When it comes to fitting new balustrades in your business premises, you need to consider what kind of handrail you want. When you are looking for the right handrail for your business premises, you should consider which materials and styles…